Wolverines' banquet

Tuesday

May 29, 2007 at 12:01 AM

The 2007 Ellwood City Wolverines' baseball team was honored at its annual banquet at the Perry Township fire hall with Mark McDevitt the master of ceremonies.

Steve Winters opened the program with a light-hearted look back at the season. The Wolverines went down to the final day of the regular season before being ousted from playoff contention. In its second season under coach Erik Montozzi, Ellwood City finished 10-9 overall and 6-6 in Section 5-AA, dropping its finale at home, 7-4.

Montozzi reflected on his team's turnaround after going 2-18 in 2006 and the no-quit attitude the players had in last-inning victories this season against Neshannock, twice; Carrick, Shenango and Union. Ellwood City swept Neshannock, Shenango and Summit Academy in Section 5-AA.

Montozzi introduced his coaches and assisted with the presentation of gifts and scholarships to the seniors and varsity players. Also assisting with presentations were Merel MacDonald, junior varsity coach; Corey Best, junior high coach; and Dave Surma, baseball boosters president.

Members of the Ellwood City Baseball Boosters this season were: Surma, president; Jeff Meehan, vice president; Michelle Winters, secretary; and Stacey Meehan, treasurer. Steve Winters was thanked for his work as the public-address announcer at Sanders Field, while Gary Fox worked the scoreboard. Judy Bennett, Mikal Taylor and all of the booster parents were commended for their assistance in the concession stand this season.

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